Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
Title
SUBJECT: Approval to Sole Source Purchase ABI Force Infield Maintenance Machine and Associated Attachments for a Total Cost not to Exceed $59,050.27
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the sole source purchase of ABI Force Infield Maintenance Machine from California Turf Equipment (Cal Turf).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for single/sole source purchases; and,
B. Approving the purchase of equipment for the not to exceed amount of $59,050.27 from California Turf Equipment & Supply Inc. (Cal Turf); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1111-Competitive bidding, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article III - the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services of an estimated value greater than thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000.00), the "contract threshold," shall be made by the purchasing supervisor by written contract with the lowest responsible bidder, and Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for singe/sole source purchases.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 25/26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
Parks & Community Services maintains several infields year-round to support youth and adult sports. This effort requires several pieces of equipment at once and a level of skill that is not available within the Department's staf...
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